Bachelor Programme
Data Science
Waterloo's Data Science program combines computer science, mathematics and statistics to collect, analyse and draw decisions from large data sets such as sensor readings, images, video and medical scans. Students can apply directly to Data Science or enter through Computer Science or Mathematics and choose the major at the end of first year. It is offered in co-op or regular streams, and graduates work in fields such as medicine, business, advertising, entertainment and public health.
University
University of Waterloo
Country
Canada
Level
Bachelor
Field
Data Science
Duration
4 years (regular) or 5 years (co-op)
Language
English
Campus
Waterloo
Degree
Bachelor of Computer Science or Bachelor of Mathematics in Data Science
Intake
September
Application Deadline
February 1, 2027 (documents and Admission Information Form due February 15, 2027)
Tuition Information
Estimated first-year tuition and incidental fees: CAD 62,000 for international students, CAD 10,000 for Canadian students from outside Ontario and CAD 9,000 for Ontario residents. Waterloo's estimate for two terms (eight months) based on fees for students starting in September 2026; books and supplies about CAD 1,500 extra. Co-op students also pay a co-op fee of CAD 836 per school term.
Admission Requirements
- Admission Information Form required (due February 15, 2027)
- Ontario: six Grade 12 U/M courses including Advanced Functions, Calculus and Vectors, any Grade 12 U English and one other 4U course; admission average: individual selection from the mid-80s if applying directly to Data Science or through Mathematics, low to mid-90s if applying through Computer Science
- IB: HL Mathematics Analysis and Approaches (minimum 6) and HL or SL English A; total 30 (IB diploma with at least three HL courses)
- Not studying in Ontario or IB? Waterloo's admission requirements tool lists the equivalent courses for other provinces and countries
- English language proof, if required (four most recent years of full-time study not in English): IELTS Academic 6.5 overall (6.5 writing and speaking, 6.0 reading and listening), TOEFL iBT 4.5 overall with 5 in writing and speaking (90 overall with 25/25 for tests before January 21, 2026), PTE Academic 63 (65 writing and speaking) or Duolingo 120 (125 Literacy and Production), due by the document deadline